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Kayla Thompson Emery

Kayla Thompson Emery

2108 Arcola Way Willow Spring,NC

Summary

Detail oriented scientist with over 8 years of experience, a proven history of being a self-starter, and enthusiasm to take on new challenges. Ready to use experience in pharmaceutical industry, cGMP facilities, and fast-paced CDMO environment to develop and grow alongside innovative company in new role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Wellness Sabbatical

Intentional Career Break
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Took an intentional pause from a fulfilling career to take a self-designed sabbatical to rejuvenate myself and discover opportunities to use my skill set in new ways

Scientist I

CSL Seqirus
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Supported development of strategies, plans, processes, and methods to enable process and product development, process transfers, and improvements as part of Biopharmaceutical Product Development department
  • Collaborated with clinical trial teams, supported preparation of instructional documents and videos, and performed associated laboratory studies
  • Led and supported developmental stability studies by formulating products, staging samples, writing protocols and reports, and leading investigations

Scientific Associate II

CSL Seqirus
04.2020 - 10.2022
  • Executed and supported drug product development projects from early to late phase through formulation and process development activities
  • Used scientific knowledge to support site and global projects

Senior Research Associate

KBI Biopharma
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Acted as lead for reference and sample staging, stability pull organization for team, and contact for client shipments
  • Optimized client specific protocols for sample handling and documentation
  • Authored deviations, laboratory investigation reports, and analytical test methods
  • Performed stability testing assays including HPLC/UPLC: HIC, PS-80/PS-20 quantitation, Capillary gel electrophoresis: CE-SDS, cIEF, icIEF, and plate-based assays: ELISA, rHCP, and rFcXL

Research Associate

KBI Biopharma
01.2017 - 06.2019
  • Performed method development and qualification activities, and support testing of stability materials
  • Executed analytical assays including HPLC/UPLC: N-Glycan, Peptide Mapping, monosaccharide analysis
  • Performed additional analytical testing including SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, SoloVPE, DLS, freezing point and vapor pressure osmolality

In-Process Associate (Team Lead)

KBI Biopharma
12.2015 - 01.2017
  • Led in-process team operations in support of 24/7 manufacturing schedule and served as lead analyst for deviation and investigational testing for manufacturing operations
  • Served as point of contact for inter-departmental communication during ongoing manufacturing operations
  • Executed analytical assays including UV-Vis spectrophotometry, HPLC/UPLC: Titer, CEX, and SEC, and predictor plate purification
  • Trained new team members in general lab procedures, HPLC/UPLC, and UV-Vis Spectrophotometry

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

Elon University, Elon, NC
2015

Skills

  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Trial Support
  • Data Review and Analysis
  • Drug Product Development
  • Microsoft Office
  • Protocol and Report Writing
  • Problem-Solving
  • SOP Writing and Revision
  • Stability and Release Testing
  • Stability Study Support

Timeline

Wellness Sabbatical - Intentional Career Break
11.2023 - 03.2024
Scientist I - CSL Seqirus
10.2022 - 11.2023
Scientific Associate II - CSL Seqirus
04.2020 - 10.2022
Senior Research Associate - KBI Biopharma
06.2019 - 04.2020
Research Associate - KBI Biopharma
01.2017 - 06.2019
In-Process Associate (Team Lead) - KBI Biopharma
12.2015 - 01.2017
Elon University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

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